The Pessi nickname spread through football meme culture as a teasing twist on Messi, often used by rival fans who joke that many of his goals come from penalties. Short goal celebration audios built on the name were passed around messaging apps, especially in football group chats after big matches. The George Best reference in the shared title points to the way fans constantly compare star forwards across eras. It stays popular because the joke is instantly understood by football fans and works after almost any goal, penalty or easy finish online.